Human Rights Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $53,851.20 - $82,659.20 Annually
Location : Flint, MI
Job Type: Limited Term (position has expiration date)
Job Number: 1501-26BK-ENF47
Department: Civil Rights
Opening Date: 07/08/2026
Closing Date: 7/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)
Job Description
This position is being filled as Limited Term. There is a possibility that it may become permanent, but that is not guaranteed.
The Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR) has one of the most important roles in state government - so important that the Michigan Civil Rights Commission (MCRC) is enshrined in the Michigan Constitution: to investigate allegations of unlawful discrimination and to secure the equal protection of civil rights. MDCR was created in 1965 to carry out the work of the Commission.
MDCR is an administrative law enforcement agency with investigative and enforcement authority. The Enforcement Process includes all of the tasks performed when a customer interacts with MDCR about a civil rights-related need or concern, including investigation and resolution of complaints of discrimination, outreach and education, and community engagement. In this important role, an investigator is responsible for investigation and/or resolution of complaints of unlawful discrimination in employment, education, housing, public accommodation, public service, and other jurisdictional areas. Investigators are responsible for investigating complaint allegations and making a determination into each complaint by interviewing witnesses, analyzing information, investigative report writing, and recording data in a departmental data base.
Required Education and Experience
This position generally requires the possession of a bachelor's degree in any major. Specific information on the education and experience required for different class levels is in the
Additional Requirements and Information
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed may be notified of the results.
Please attach your cover letter, resume, and OFFICIAL transcript to your application. An official transcript must bear the college/university certification (e.g., seal, logo, watermark, and /or letterhead), Registrar's signature, and date. A transcript with these requirements, with the stamp "Issued to Student" is accepted as an official transcript. Unofficial transcripts will NOT be accepted. An unofficial transcript is: (1) an internet copy printed from the college/university student web account; (2) a transcript stamped with "Student Copy," and (3) a transcript that is labeled as 'Unofficial." The official transcript must be scanned and attached to the electronic NEOGOV Civil Service application with one of the following file extensions: pdf, doc, docx, txt, or rft. Degree certificates are not accepted. When attaching transcripts, please name the college/university for each transcript attached.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
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Updated: 2/28/24
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CILRTRP - Do you possess the following?A bachelor's degree or higher in any major. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.ORThe educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services? Please attach a copy of your DD214.

• Yes
• No

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CILRTRP - Please select your level of experience.

• None
• One to two years of professional experience in the investigation and evaluation of rights complaints, rights advocacy, rights education, or outreach activities equivalent to a Civil Rights Representative or Rights Representative.
• Two to three years of professional experience in the investigation and evaluation of rights complaints, rights advocacy, rights education, or outreach activities equivalent to a Civil Rights Representative or Rights Representative?
• At least three years of professional experience in the investigation and evaluation of rights complaints, rights advocacy, rights education, or outreach activities equivalent to a Civil Rights Representative or Rights Representative?

03
How many years of experience do you have analyzing detailed information and composing a written analysis of the information?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to three years
• Three to five years
• More than five years

04
Please describe a time in which you had to analyze detailed information and compose a written analysis of the information. If none, please put N/A.
05
How many years of experience do you have researching and resolving customer concerns or complaints?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to three years
• Three to five years
• More than five years

06
Please describe how you prioritize tasks and deal with multiple conflicting priorities.
07
Please select the number of years of experience you possess in working with diverse customers.

• None
• Less than one year
• One to three years
• Three to five years
• More than five years

08
Please describe your experience working with diverse customers. If none, please put N/A.
09
Please select the number of years of experience you possess in working with sometimes difficult or vulnerable customers.

• None
• Less than one year
• One to three years
• Three to five years
• More than five years

10
Please describe your experience working with sometimes difficult or vulnerable customers. If none, please put N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have investigating either a case, claim, or civil rights matter?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to three years
• Three to five years
• More than five years

12
Please attach a document that answers the following question: What do you understand the mission of the Enforcement Bureau to be? How do you see this position fitting into that mission? Your response should be no more than one page. Did you attach the document?

• Yes
• No

13
Why are you interested in this position?
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How did you hear about this position?

• Employee referral
• Government job board
• LinkedIn
• Other

Required Question